Ibadan literally means “between the forest and the plain,” and was once the largest city in sub-Saharan Africa, though more recently it has been overtaken by Lagos in terms of population. At four million people and counting, it still retains the feeling of a small town, leading some to deem it “the biggest village in the world.” While not as buzzy or dynamic as Lagos, Ibadan offers a gentler set of attractions and activities for the visitor interested in venturing off the beaten bath in Nigeria.

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